ZIP 60516 · DuPage County

Downers Grove, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60516, Downers Grove, Illinois.

45.9%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#784 of 1191
Illinois rank
1,421
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 60516 (Downers Grove, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,494/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,494
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,494/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.87%
Avg severity: $17,722
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-61.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60516 (Downers Grove, IL)

ZIP 60516 (Downers Grove, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,494 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,421 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 60516 in the 46th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Illinois homeowners pay $1,631 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #784 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Latham (ZIP 62543) at $1,494, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.87% of policies in ZIP 60516 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,722. 0.74% of ZIP 60516 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 61.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 60516 costs have risen 7.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,397 to a high of $1,494, an annualized rate of +1.7% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 60516 Compares

vs National Average
$1,494 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,494 vs $1,631
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60516, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,494
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60516.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,397 -
2019 $1,397 +0.0%
2020 $1,423 +1.9%
2021 $1,443 +1.4%
2022 $1,494 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,431
Premium Range
$1,397 - $1,494
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60516

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 60516 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Illinois's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Illinois overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 60516?
At the 46th percentile nationally, #784 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 60516 (Downers Grove, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,494 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Downers Grove, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 60516: a claims frequency of 3.87%, a loss ratio of 45.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.74%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60516 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60516 premiums of $1,494/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60516?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 60516 in Illinois, a drop of 61.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60516 over 5 years?
ZIP 60516 premiums spanned $1,397 to $1,494 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,431. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 60516 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 60516 averages $1,494/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #784 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.